The 2014 Kia Forte5 left the factory with two very different engines available — one turbocharged, one naturally aspirated — and this factory service and repair manual is matched to the exact year, engine and trim of your car, so the specifications and sequences it gives are the ones Kia published for this hatchback rather than near-enough figures borrowed from an adjacent model year.
Engines covered
- 1.6L inline-four (97 cu in) — DOHC, turbocharged, gasoline
- 2.0L inline-four (122 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 4-door hatchback
Trims covered
- EX
- SX
Known issues on the 2014 Forte5. Three recalls are on federal record for this model year. The first covers the electrical system: if the cooling fan resistor overheats and melts, there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire. The second covers the engine, where an engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury. The third covers the hydraulic service brakes at the pedals and linkages: the brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate, allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended. Owners have filed 638 complaints for the year, while no technical service bulletins are logged. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind each of those systems are here.
From tracing the cooling fan circuit to a brake light switch check or a scheduled service on either engine, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 2014 Forte5.
